Boats built between 1976 and 1993 are in the Late Classic age classification. This striking 1983 Correct Craft Ski Nautique is a prime example of a Late Classic Boat. This 20 ft boat is powered by a 1983 Ford 351. She is owned by Bob and Barb Meimbresse who are members of the Philadelphia Chapter. …
April seemed to be the month to tour boat shops, both professional and personal, and to finish up those winter and spring workshops – all in anticipation of the in-the-water boating season. One of the annual boat shop tours is presented by the Manotick Chapter in eastern Canada. You can read a report and see 45…
Pictures and story from Jack Falvey The deep V hull was something new in 1965. You could take on a chop and get through it at speed. You could jump a wake and make a soft landing. Who knew? Jack and Mary Falvey, members of the New England Chapter, have Junior ready to roll for the…
Article written by Brett Lirones published by Hagerty on Feb. 9, 2017 “Holy smokes,” he exclaimed, “is that a Ford Interceptor?” Sure enough, nestled in the bilge of a mid-‘60s Century utility was one of Ford’s muscle car gems: the mighty 427. My coworker, Kyle Smith, and I had been walking the docks of the Les Cheneaux Islands…
Payette Lakes Chapter may be one of the smaller ACBS Chapters, but they are located in a beautiful location with beautiful boats and interesting, active members. Their Payette Lakes Chapter annual boat show this year will be July 27-29. You are invited, too. You are invited to the Payette Lakes Chapter of ACBS annual Classic…
What are you doing this weekend? Here’s a suggestion: North Carolina Maritime Museum’s 44th Annual Wooden Boat Show sets sail for boating enthusiasts. The longest running boat show in the Southeast takes place Saturday, May 5, 2018 BEAUFORT, NC – Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the…
Maridean R. is a 1953 Chris Craft 19′ Holiday owned by Stephen and Claire Ryberg, members of the Payette Lakes Chapter. Description from the membership file says, “The Maridean R. was purchased in 1953 from Covey Marine in Salt Lake City, Utah by Eric and Maridean Ryberg. She spent her early years at Hebgen Lake,…
Report by Bette Heinzman – Southern New England Chapter Secretary Saturday, April 21st dawned bright and sunny with a slight wind and NO RAIN! By the end of the day the temperature was in the low 60’s and the sun had come out. Approximately 40 Chapter members gathered at the Lay House on the grounds…
ACBS Members now have the 2018 Spring Rudder Magazine in their homes. The Spring Issue of Rudder is full of interesting information and history, AND beautiful photography. It is providing hours of fun and educational reading, plus looking good on the coffee table. Have you considered sharing it with friends and family? If you are NOT a…
… and WHY would the ACBS give an award for a Broken Gunwale? First of all, gunwale is pronounced “gunnel” or even spelled that way in some publications. The “wale” on a boat is at the top of the side of a boat, the topmost planking of a wooden vessel. This top of the side planks…
Lake Champlain is a beautiful lake on the border between New York State and Vermont and reaches north into Canada. In 1985 the lake became the center of a Chapter of ACBS. Great vintage boating events and shows have been held there ever since. The Lake Champlain Chapter has a full calendar of events designed for members to…
Report and photos by Dan Gyoerkoe, ACBS Executive Director The new ACBS promotional video starts with the question, “How do you spend your weekends?” If bright sunshine, clear skies, great people, vintage boats and cars, music, nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline and great BBQ with a side of smoked mac and cheese sounds good, I…